1652 Chestnut St Berkeley, CA 94702
Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,431
Sq Ft
4,356
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of November 2021This sweetheart duplex in North Berkeley is ready for its new owner to live their best life. Choose your renters and make rental income right away at this ideally located, turnkey property less than half a mile to North Berkeley BART. This property has been meticulously cared for. Cottage feel with picket fence encasing a sizable front yard, as well as a gated backyard that is both spacious and comfortable. 1654 Chestnut Street has two bedrooms and one bath with a modern kitchen. Exit through the kitchen to grab a fresh lemon from the tree. 1652 Chestnut Street has one bedroom, one bath and a plus space! An adorable kitchen with eating area looks out over a camellia tree lined yard. Gather to enjoy the cozy and calm of the house, and look out over this wonderful neighborhood with the types of trees and buildings that make Berkeley the earthy little city we call home. Park and drive, take the trail or BART, the duplex on Chestnut is your ideal starting point.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Rose Heffelfinger
Red Oak Realty License #02075986 Listed on: 02/12/2020
Co-Listed By
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty License #01820096
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$20,225
Year Built
1944
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Property Sub Type: Duplex
- Property Type: Residential Income
- Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
- Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
- Directions: Virginia Street to Chestnut
- Special Features: None
- Year Built: 1944
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer
- Other Equipment: Other
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior Features
- Construction Type: Wood Siding
Garage/Parking
- Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More, Other
Utilities
- Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
- Cooling: Other
- Heating Yn: Yes
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Name: Bridge AOR
Lot Info
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 4210
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 24, 2021
Closed on
Oct 24, 2021
Sold by
Prizer Kaethin M and Kaethin M Prizer Trust
Bought by
Khaimovich Irina and Segal Aleksandr Vladimirovich
Seller's Agent
Simon Motley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Simon Shue
Compass
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300,000
28.57%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,504
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.17%
Original Mortgage
$1,053,000
Outstanding Balance
$973,633
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$367,863
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 30, 2020
Sold by
Prizer Kaethin M
Bought by
Prizer Kaethin M and Kaethin M Prizer Trust
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 12, 2020
Closed on
Mar 5, 2020
Sold by
Meiser Dara L and Weir Carolyn L
Bought by
Prizer Kaethin M
Seller's Agent
Rose Heffelfinger
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$1,161,000
Premium/Discount to List
$266,000
29.72%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$928,800
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 2015
Sold by
Meiser Dara L and Weir Carolyn
Bought by
Meiser Dara L and Weir Carolyn L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 3, 2013
Sold by
Frame Nancy Smith and Hudiburg Smith Trust
Bought by
Smith Meiser Dara L and Smith Mieser Dara
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 4, 2002
Sold by
Meiser Dara L and Weir Carolyn
Bought by
Meiser Dara L and Weir Carolyn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 1999
Sold by
Tucker Denise M and Messier Catherine
Bought by
Meiser Dara L and Weir Carolyn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$269,800
Interest Rate
7.64%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 4, 1997
Sold by
Tucker Huston and Tucker Helen
Bought by
Tucker Denise M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 2, 1995
Sold by
Transamerica Financial Services
Bought by
Tucker Huston and Tucker Helen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,201
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 10, 1994
Sold by
Professional Foreclosure Corp
Bought by
Transamerica Financial Services
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 13, 1994
Sold by
A I C Trust Deed Services Inc
Bought by
Transamerica Financial Services
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,350,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,161,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Deed Of Distribution | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $337,500 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- | |
| Corporate Deed | $175,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Trustee Deed | $153,871 | -- | |
| Trustee Deed | -- | Northwestern Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,053,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $928,800 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $27,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $223,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $261,050 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $264,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $269,800 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $168,750 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $167,201 | Seller Take Back |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,350,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/09/2021 11/09/21 | Sold | $1,350,000 | +28.6% | $849 / Sq Ft |
| 10/07/2021 10/07/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/24/2021 09/24/21 | For Sale | $1,050,000 | -9.6% | $660 / Sq Ft |
| 03/20/2020 03/20/20 | Sold | $1,161,000 | +29.7% | $811 / Sq Ft |
| 02/26/2020 02/26/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/12/2020 02/12/20 | For Sale | $895,000 | -- | $625 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,225 | $1,397,540 | $421,362 | $983,178 |
| 2023 | $19,824 | $1,377,000 | $413,100 | $963,900 |
| 2022 | $19,595 | $1,343,000 | $405,000 | $945,000 |
| 2021 | $17,699 | $1,166,027 | $351,908 | $821,119 |
| 2020 | $8,446 | $474,014 | $142,218 | $331,796 |
| 2019 | $8,017 | $464,721 | $139,430 | $325,291 |
| 2018 | $7,861 | $455,610 | $136,696 | $318,914 |
| 2017 | $7,565 | $446,679 | $134,017 | $312,662 |
| 2016 | $7,257 | $437,922 | $131,389 | $306,533 |
| 2015 | $7,151 | $431,345 | $129,416 | $301,929 |
| 2014 | $7,165 | $422,896 | $126,881 | $296,015 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Simon Motley
Seller's Agent in 2021
Simon Motley
Compass
(925) 444-4329
1 in this area
87 Total Sales
-
Emma Hopkins
E
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Emma Hopkins
Compass
(925) 787-6332
1 in this area
79 Total Sales
-
Simon Shue
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Simon Shue
Compass
(415) 660-9955
1 in this area
74 Total Sales
-
R
Seller's Agent in 2020
Rose Heffelfinger
Red Oak Realty
-
D
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40895212
APN: 059-2292-031-00
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